Firearms and Ammunition Patent Grants

US12716682 - Gel lauching apparatus with hydrochromic material and porous plastic

A toy launching apparatus for hydrated super absorbent projectiles having a barrel and/or a barrel extender using porous plastic and coated with hydrochromic material where the hydrated super absorbent projectiles and the interior surface of the barrel and/or of the barrel extender are tight fitting. Launcher apparatus and methods are provided with toy projectile launching rounds expelled from an air compression source extending to position received projectiles launched through a barrel.

US12716683 - Muzzleloader power cell with primer

Muzzleloader systems including a pre-packaged propellant charge with a primer and receptacle. The muzzleloader system may include a propellant containment vessel separate from the primer and the projectile and that doesn't contact with the projectile until assembly. The muzzleloader may be rear loading, with a constriction portion forward of the breech chamber. The propellant containment vessel may include a body portion having a forward opening, with a propellant charge disposed therein and a cap portion that is crimp rolled within the mouth of the vessel to seal the forward opening. The closed end of the propellant containment vessel may define a primer receptacle configured to receive the primer. The receptacle may define a depth that is less than the primer height so that, when inserted into the receptacle, the primer extends rearwardly beyond the containment vessel. The muzzleloader system may be configured to fire only specifically configured propellant containment vessels.

US12716684 - Slider mechanism for collapsible firearm stock

A device may include a proximal end and a distal end, an internal cavity of the device is defined between the proximal end and the distal end. The device may include a slider panel defining a channel and a biasing mechanism disposed in the internal cavity, the biasing mechanism configured to bias the slider panel. The device may include a lock pin disposed in the internal cavity and configured to contact the biasing mechanism. The device may include a release pin extending through the lock pin, wherein: an end portion of the release pin extends into the channel, the release pin is configured to travel along a path defined by the channel in response to a movement of the slider panel; and the release pin is configured to cause the lock pin to transition from a first position to a second position in response to the movement.

US12716685 - Techniques for determining a grip layout to improve gun ergonomics

The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for determining a grip layout for a gun. The techniques include obtaining an image depicting a hand, obtaining calibration data associated with the image, calculating a real distance between a first landmark of the hand and a second landmark of the hand, and determining a grip layout for the gun based on the real distance between the first landmark and the second landmark. Calibration data may include a scale for the image or data that may be used to derive the scale, such as an object of known dimensions, an angular field of view, or a distance between the device used to capture the image and the hand. The grip layout may include a backstrap size, a sensor size, a sensor location on the gun, or any combination thereof.

US12716686 - Vertically adjustable belt loop

A holster support assembly for supporting a holster configured for receiving and withdrawing a handgun. The holster support assembly is configured for supporting a holster on a user's belt and comprises a belt engaging member comprising: a column portion and at least one belt loop portion; wherein the holster attachment portion comprises: a central slot; a plurality of pairs of diametrically opposed recesses on the rear face, defining a plurality of ride height positions.

US12716687 - Device, assembly, system and method for optical sight use

The disclosure is directed to an accessory for use with one or more battery powered devices including one or more firearm optical sights. The accessory is operationally configured to be removably attached to a battery compartment of a battery powdered device and add one or more operating functions to the battery powered device when the accessory is electrical communication with the battery powered device.

US12716688 - Firearm-scope-attachable diopter lens device

A firearm-scope-attachable diopter lens device is provided. The device is comprised of an eyepiece-mounted optical accessory configured to affix securely over the eyepiece of a standard firearm scope without requiring any permanent modification to the scope itself. The device comprises a housing with at least one optically-aligned diopter lens, available in a range of diopter strengths to correct myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. In certain embodiments, the lens is installed in a removable cartridge that interfaces with the housing via a fastener such as a magnetic ring, twist-lock, or bayonet mechanism. Selective lens tinting may be applied to enhance contrast and reduce glare in varying light conditions. An optional micro-adjustment ring concentrically aligned with the lens permits fine diopter calibration in increments of ±0.25 diopters. A protective flip-up cap with a silent hinge mechanism and optional locking feature is integrated to shield the lens from debris when not in use.

US12716689 - Firearm sighting device and system

Systems, devices and non-transitory mediums that may display (a) a list of weapons or ammunition, allowing the user to select a type of weapon or ammunition; (b) a reticle selection screen allowing a user to select the type of reticle to be displayed; (c) adjustment controls allowing the user to adjust the positioning of the display reticle; (d) adjustment controls allowing the user to mark a position of a firearm reticle; (d) a range-to-target screen allowing the user to directly input range information or to employ a range finder; (e) a keypad allowing a user to enter a height estimate for the target; a scaling control screen to allow the user to input relative height information of the target; (f) an environmental information page allowing the user to enter the environmental factors; or (g) an optimized aim point or adjusted reticle based on such information.

US12716690 - Accessory mounts

A system includes a mounting portion and an accessory portion. The mounting portion includes an alignment projection protruding from a first surface, a mount-side recess formed in the first surface and offset from the alignment projection, and a mount-side object disposed in the mount-side recess. The accessory portion includes a second surface forming an alignment recess configured to receive the alignment projection of the mounting portion, and an accessory-side object disposed in the accessory-side recess. The accessory-side object and the mount-side object are configured to couple to removably secure the accessory portion to the mounting portion.

US12716691 - Personal ballistic shield with trauma protection

A personal ballistic protective device has a ballistic impregnable barrier formed of steel or synthetic ballistic material, an anterior layer positioned on a front side of the ballistic impregnable barrier, the anterior layer comprising a polymeric material configured to absorb and retain bullet fragments upon projectile impact, and a posterior trauma protection layer positioned on a rear side of the ballistic impregnable barrier, the posterior trauma protection layer comprising a molded low-density polymeric foam, wherein the ballistic impregnable barrier includes at least one aperture providing fluid communication between the anterior layer and the posterior trauma protection layer, and wherein impact by a projectile causes airflow through the aperture from the anterior side to the posterior trauma protection layer to reduce trauma to the wearer.

US12716692 - Portable ballistic shield with integrated weapon bracket

In one example, a portable shield includes a first cover, a second cover, a panel, a panel retention system, and a weapon support bracket. The second cover is configured to couple to the first cover and thereby from a cavity between the first and second covers. The panel is configured to fit within the cavity and to resist penetration of a weapon-fired projectile having a kinetic energy greater than 500 foot-pounds. The panel retention system is coupled to the first or second shield cover and configured to bear the load of the panel and to hold the panel in a fixed place within the cavity. The weapon support bracket is coupled to the panel retention system and has a bracket arm selectively moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The extended position extends the bracket arm beyond respective edges of the first and second shield covers. The bracket arm provides a surface configured to support the forend portion of a firearm.

US12716693 - Cartridge identifier for a conducted electrical weapon

A magazine for a conducted electrical weapon may include a bore configured to receive a cartridge. The bore may be sized and shaped to receive a cartridge having a specific cartridge type. A cartridge may comprise a cartridge identifier coupled to an outer surface of the cartridge. The cartridge identifier may include a physical property indicating a cartridge type of the cartridge. The cartridge identifier may allow the cartridge to be correctly received into the bore of the magazine.

US12716694 - Lightweight effective laser engagement (LELE) laser beam

An optical system or laser assembly has a primary mirror in optical communication with an output coupler. The primary mirror receives the electromagnetic radiation and reflects the electromagnetic radiation to a steering mirror. The optical coupler can move an axis to vary a focal length between the output coupler and the primary mirror, which in turn, varies a conical shape of the electromagnetic radiation transmitted from the optical coupler. The primary mirror directs the electromagnetic radiation to the steering mirror and the steering mirror directs a focused beam of the electromagnetic radiation through the opening and out of the housing toward a target.

US12716695 - High energy laser defense weapon system with automated UAS detection and classification functionality

A high energy laser (HEL) weapon system for counter-UAS (C-UAS) use comprises a fully self-contained laser system including a power supply, thermal management, high-capacity batteries, and integrated radar and electronic warfare subsystems.

US12716696 - Target for use in firearms training

Targets for use in training personnel in the operation of thermal imaging systems are described, the targets include: an internal cavity; an electrically powered heat source; the heat source is arranged to introduce heat to the internal cavity to cause warming of the target to thereby generate a heat signature.

US12716697 - System and method for marksmanship training

The present invention is a mobile app using a mobile computing device's camera and microphone to monitor and score metrics for a shooting drill assigned to a marksman on the display of the mobile computing device. Mobile computing devices for multiple users of the mobile app are in networked communication with a server. The individual data points for total time, split time(s), reaction time(s), accuracy, and precision as well as an overall combined score can be saved for each marksman and compared to other marksmen's shooting metrics. Scores can also be assessed based on decision making, such as shoot/threat vs. no shoot/nonthreat. The present invention also provides a virtual shooting range in which users engage in online community activities, competitions, forums, skill building, and training. The mobile app receives wireless signals from a dynamic target stand indicating a target is turned and automatically correlates target turns with the shot clock.

US12716698 - Target shooting, gaming, and data acquisition systems, and associated devices and methods

Target shooting, gaming, and data acquisition systems (and associated devices and methods) are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a target shooting system includes (i) a target unit deployable at a first location at or near a location of a target, and (ii) a base unit deployable at a second location different from the first location. The target unit and the base unit can be configured to communicate with one another over a communication link. The target unit can further be configured to (a) detect projectile hits on the target and (b) communicate data relating to the projectile hits to the base unit via the communication link. The base unit can further be configured to communicate commands to the target unit via the communication link. The commands can include commands for proactively and/or reactively controlling the target unit, such as one or more visual indicators of the target unit.

US12716699 - Target stand

A target stand is described that may comprise a frame; first and second rails; and a trolley. The frame may support the first and second rails. The trolley may comprise a base, a first wheel assembly coupled to the base and in contact with the first rail, and a second wheel assembly coupled to the base and in contact with the second rail, wherein the trolley is movable between respective lower ends of the first and second rails and respective upper ends of the first and second rails via the first and second wheel assemblies contacting the first and second rails. The base of the trolley may comprise a proximal portion and a cantilevered portion extending away from the proximal portion to a free end, wherein the first and second wheel assemblies are coupled to the proximal portion and the cantilevered portion extends over the first and second rails.

US12716700 - Explosive foil initiator (EF) with enhanced detonation energy

An EFI or LEEFI that provides enhanced detonation energy sufficient to directly detonate a main charge to improve the reliability and ease the qualification of an explosive firing train. This is accomplished by forming the EFI's output charge from an explosive material typically used as a booster explosive (e.g., PBXN-5, CH-6 and Composition A5) rather than a primary explosive and making the diameter of the output charge greater than the diameter of the barrel thus increasing the total mass of the output charge. For use in military grade munitions, the EFI's casing is formed with one or more vent holes radially adjacent the output charge.

US12716701 - Regulation of aerodynamic loads on aircraft and missiles using azimuthally-controllable, segmented aerodynamic forebody bleed actuation

The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for controlling aerodynamic loads on an aerostructure. The present disclosure can include a system including an outer shell, the outer shell including at least one aperture, and an inner shell having an aperture therethrough. The at least one aperture of the outer shell can be part of an array of apertures azimuthally distributed on the outer shell. The system can further include an actuator configured to control a rotational alignment of one of the inner shell and the outer shell to alter aerodynamic bleed through a portion of the at least one aperture of the outer shell. The actuator can be configured alter the rotational alignment of the inner shell and the outer shell based at least in part on a desired steering direction of the aerostructure.

US12717351 - Air-based laser counter-countermeasure system

An air-based counter-countermeasure (CCM) system includes an autonomous or semi-autonomous unmanned aircraft capable of deployment to an area of a countermeasure system having (1) a laser detector to receive and identify an incident laser signal as a target designator signal and (2) one or more countermeasure subsystems operative in response to an output of the laser detector to deploy corresponding countermeasures against a laser target designator. The CCM system further includes a laser-based CCM subsystem carried by the aircraft, the CCM subsystem being configured and operative, during the deployment of the aircraft, to direct a simulated target designator laser signal to the laser detector of the countermeasure system to trigger one or more of the countermeasures and thereby reduce protective ability of the countermeasure system against subsequent laser-guided attack.

US12708691 - Refillable volatile composition dispenser

A volatile composition dispenser is provided. The volatile composition dispenser includes a housing having a base portion and a top portion rotatably and releasably connectable with the base portion about a longitudinal axis. The base and top portions each have a first surface and an opposing second surface. The housing includes a recessed track and a guide protrusion engageable with the recessed track. The recessed track has a track opening disposed at an open end of the recessed track and a track stop disposed at an opposite end of the recessed track. The recessed track is disposed on either the base portion or the top portion. When the recessed track is disposed on the base portion then the guide protrusion is disposed on the top portion. When the recessed track is disposed on the top portion then the guide protrusion is disposed on the base portion.

US12709965 - Shock resistant perforating tool for multizone completions

An apparatus for perforating a wellbore includes a plurality of perforator units that includes a first perforator unit and a second perforator unit; and a signal transfer module connecting the first perforator unit to the second perforator unit. The signal transfer module includes an enclosure having a bore, an input end, and an output end, an initiator positioned adjacent to the first perforator unit and at least partially in the enclosure, an initiator, an igniter, a fuse, and an isolator. The initiator generates a shock wave when initiated. The igniter is positioned in the enclosure and generates a low order output upon receiving the shock wave generated by the initiator. The fuse is positioned in the enclosure and is initiated by the low order output of the igniter. The fuse outputs a high order output from the output end of the enclosure. The isolator secures the fuse body in the bore of the enclosure. The isolator includes a shock attenuator. Only the shock attenuator physically connects the fuse to the enclosure.

US12710241 - Firearm receiver assemblies

A firearm receiver assembly includes a receiver body with a plurality of cavities and a plurality of rails. Each of the plurality of rails is disposed in one of the plurality of cavities. Each of the plurality of rails includes at least one retaining feature for engaging the corresponding cavity.

US12710242 - Firearm locking device

A device including a body coupled to a magazine receiving area of a firearm and a locking unit that locks a firearm to the body of the device.

US12710243 - Ram accelerator sweeper baffles

A ram accelerator for accelerating a projectile is provided. The ram accelerator includes a first tube body having a first projectile bore, a second tube body having a second projectile bore axially aligned with the first projectile bore, and a baffle positioned between and operably coupling the first and second tube bodies. The baffle can have an annular baffle wall defining a central bore that is axially aligned with the first and second projectile bores, and a chamber arranged adjacent to the annular baffle wall. The chamber can extend radially outward from the central bore and the annular baffle wall can be configured to sweep a combustion wave relative to the projectile to prevent the combustion wave from traveling ahead of the projectile, leading to an unstart mechanism of the projectile in the ram accelerator.

US12710244 - Handgun slide with integral compensator

A slide for a semiautomatic handgun includes a slide body extending along a bore axis and having a top wall, side walls extending downward from lateral margins of the top wall, and a distal end defining a distal opening intersected by the bore axis. The slide body defines an open region between the top wall and the side walls, the open region sized and configured to receive a barrel of the semiautomatic handgun extending along the bore axis and so that a muzzle end of the barrel is spaced axially from the distal end of the slide body. A distal end portion of the top wall defines one or more ports positioned between the distal end of the slide body and the muzzle end of the barrel to be received in the open region.

US12710245 - Projectile loader locking and operation mechanisms

A projectile loader is provided having a body split into two portions, a locking mechanism, a quick release carrier, and a retaining system. The locking mechanism is provided within the projectile loader for locking the two portions of the projectile loader body. The quick release carrier of a feed system is provided within the projectile loader for preventing jams, among other issues, within the projectile loader. The retaining system is provided within the projectile loader for ensuring the feed system remains secured within the body during use of the projectile loader.

US12710246 - Toy launch apparatus with momentum feature and concentric piston

An air launch apparatus includes a frame, a grip, and a plurality of sidewalls and also includes a hollow substantially cylindrical barrel having a central longitudinal axis. The air launch apparatus further includes a piston disposed substantially concentric with the barrel. The piston is configured to move longitudinally along the outer surface of the barrel in directions parallel to the longitudinal axis. The air launch apparatus also includes a nut that is configured to engage the piston as a front block carrying the nut is drawn rearward toward a user, and to hold the piston stationary relative to the front block while so engaged. A plunger, fixedly connected to the piston, is configured to move with the piston. Movement of the piston and plunger, forward during cocking draws air into a volume within an air chamber of the air launch apparatus.

US12710247 - Firearm grip

A firearm grip has an elongated body having an upper end having an upper attachment facility configured to attach to a firearm, the elongated body having an opposed lower end having a second attachment facility, a palm rest element having a base element having a third attachment facility configured to removably connect to the second attachment facility, the palm rest having a palm support element connected to the base element, and the palm support element defining a central aperture receiving the base element and having an upper surface encompassing the base element. The palm support element may be pivotally connected to the base element. The palm support element may be connected to pivot about a pivot axis transverse to a major plane of the firearm. The pivot axis may be at a level below the opposed lower end of the elongated body.

US12710248 - Apparatus for remotely adjusting scope magnification

An assembly allows for remote control of magnification of a scope of a firearm, the assembly comprising a housing for an adjustable-magnification scope to be mounted thereto, a motor carried by the housing and coupled to a magnification adjuster ring of the scope for causing selective rotation thereof, and a battery carried by the housing and configured for providing electrical power to the motor and to accessories carried by the firearm. A switch actuated by a user controls operation of the motor.

US12710249 - Turret with a zero stop

In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a turret for a firearm. In another embodiment, the disclosure relates to a turret zero stop.

US12710250 - Dovetail reflex sight and interface for mounting to a firearm

To allow a reflex sight to be mounted to the slider of a handgun and removed without the need for tools, an adapter shoe may be secured to the slider to provide an interface between an optics-ready recess of the slider and a mounting element that forms part of the reflex sight assembly. The adapter shoe may provide a dovetail track that engages complementary dovetail features of the mounting element. A push button retention mechanism may be biased to lock the mounting element within the adapter shoe. Actuation of the push buttons may retract the retention mechanism and allow the reflex sight assembly to slide out of the dovetail track.

US12710251 - Sight and accessory mount assembly for a firearm

A sight and accessory mount assembly for a firearm having a rail includes a sight mount configured to carry a sight, and an accessory mount configured to carry an accessory. The accessory mount extends rearwardly from, and is pivotally connected to, the sight mount when the sight and accessory mount is attached to the firearm rail. The accessory mount is rotatable between a first end position and a second end position relative to the first sight mount, wherein in the first end position the accessory mount and an accessory that may be carried by the accessory mount are aligned with the sight mount and a sight that may be carried by the sight mount, and in the second end position the accessory mount and an accessory that may be carried by the accessory mount are pivoted away from the sight mount.

US12710252 - Marine barrier

A marine barrier includes a flexible plate, a plurality of studs mounted on the flexible plate, and a plurality of buoyancy members attached below the flexible plate. The plurality of buoyancy members provides buoyancy for the flexible plate, allowing the plurality of studs above a water surface, while the plurality of buoyancy members below the water surface.

US12710253 - Method for a robotic device to polymorph, adapt, and actuate in real time to respond to a perceived stimuli based on a probabilistic prediction of an outcome given a certain response

Some aspects include a method for operating an autonomous robot, including: capturing, with a first sensor disposed on the robot, data of an environment of the robot; generating, with the processor, a map of the environment based on at least the data of the environment; localizing, with the processor, the robot within the environment; capturing, with a second sensor disposed on the robot, data of a floor surface; determining, with the processor, a floor type of areas of the environment based on the data of the floor surface; and determining, with the processor, settings of the robot based on at least the floor type of the floor surface, wherein the settings comprise at least an elevation of each of at least one component of the robot from the floor surface.

US12710254 - Training apparatus including a weapon

Training apparatus ( 1 ) for at least one user ( 2 ), including a weapon ( 3 ) and consisting of a device for detecting a hit and a display device ( 6 ) for displaying virtual targets ( 13 ), wherein: the display device ( 6 ), worn by the user, takes the form of an augmented reality (AR) device, which visually displays to the user ( 2 ) at least the target ( 13 ) to be hit; the weapon ( 3 ) takes the form of a firearm, which fires at least one projectile ( 7 ); and the projectile ( 7 ) is detected by at least one laser ( 9, 11 ), evaluated and visually displayed on the display device ( 6 ).

US12710255 - Linear shaped charge electro-explosive (LSCe) device with a backside boosted initiation

A linear shaped charge electro-explosive (LSCe) device integrates an initiator and booster charge on the backside of a main charge and solid V-shaped liner. The initiator is responsive to an electric stimulus to produce a shockwave that detonates and propagates through the booster charge to magnify the shockwave, which in turn detonates and propagates the main charge to further magnify the shockwave that collapses the solid V-shaped liner and projects forward a shaped charge jet. A wave shaper may be positioned in the booster or main charge to flatten the wave front into an approximately planar wave front when the magnified shockwave interacts with the V-shaped liner. The wave shaper and main charge and possibly all components energetic and non-energetic, except the initiator, may be formed using additive manufacturing. Alternately, only non-energetic components may be formed using additive manufacturing. The device may be formed into a linear, are or ring-shaped form factor. Additive manufacturing enables device scaling and optimal device function resulting in enhanced shaped jet output beyond those of traditional LSCs.

US12710256 - Projectile and fuze with fin

A projectile is outfitted with a target finder and is intended to be fired from a launching device and includes one or several fins where the fins, upon being extended, cause the projectile to be urged into a controlled oscillating movement. A fuze is also provided.

US12710257 - Enhanced payload delivery

A device may include a set of payloads and a mechanism. The set of payloads may be configured to interact with at least one of an airborne device or a component of the airborne device via at least one of physical entanglement, sensor obscuration, or surface adhesion. The mechanism may be operable between an inactive state and an active state. The mechanism may be configured to transition to the active state in response to inductive energy generated by relative motion through a magnetic field during launch, and deploy the set of payloads based on at least one of one or more elapsed times during travel of the device along the trajectory, one or more positions of the device along the trajectory, or one or more distances traveled by the device along the trajectory.

US12710258 - Electronic detonator spool and detonator comprising such a spool

Detonator spool including at least one body configured to receive a cable wound around the body, the body including at least one housing configured to receive a primer, an electronic control module housing configured to receive an electronic control module, and a bore forming a hub configured to rotate the body of the spool; and detonator including such a spool.

US12710259 - Flash directed reactive target and method of manufacture

A concealed amalgamated neutralizer device covertly combines neutralizer material of inert materials such as calcium carbonate or silicates with common energetic material for the prevention of malicious use of the energetic material. The concealed amalgamated neutralizer device may vary in shape, size, and color and is therefore adaptable to varying methods of containment. The neutralizer material mimics the energetic material without detection. Upon disassembly of the concealed amalgamated neutralizer device, the neutralizer material is mixed with and neutralizes the energetic material rendering the energetic material useless. A container is provided which has a bottom section having an interior surface including a plurality of integrally formed recesses that are filled with the energetic material which allow manipulation of flash direction and intensity upon detonation.

US12710769 - Drone-hunting drone, information processing method, and system

According to an embodiment, a hunting drone includes a hunting mechanism, a net gun, a flying mechanism, and a control unit. The hunting mechanism captures a target. The net gun generates a sound at the time of firing a hunting net. After approaching the target to a predetermined distance, the hunting drone captures the target using the hunting mechanism, while avoiding false recognition of the target by using the sound generated at the time of firing the net gun as a threatening sound to repel a wrong target such as a bird.

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US12702425 - Devices and systems to mitigate traumatic brain and other injuries caused by concussive or blast forces

A system for reducing the damaging effects of radiant energy, blast, or concussive events includes applying pressure to at least one jugular vein to reduce the egress of blood from the cranial cavity during or before the incidence of the imparting event. Reducing blood outflow from the cranial cavity increases intracranial volume and/or pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid to reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury and injuries to the spinal column. Reducing blood outflow further increases the intracranial pressure and volume, and thereby increases the pressure and volume of the cochlear fluid, the vitreous humor and the cerebrospinal fluid to thereby reduce the risk of injury to the inner ear, internal structure of the eye and of the spinal column. In addition, increasing intracranial pressure and volume reduces the likelihood of brain injury and any associated loss of olfactory function

US12703066 - Suppressor assembly, toolset, and methods for assembling and disassembling

Assemblies, suppressor assemblies, firearms, tool sets, methods, and/or the like are provided. In some embodiments, a tool set for assembling and/or disassembling a suppressor assembly may include a first wrench and a second wrench. In some embodiments, the first wrench includes one or more teeth configured to engage a plurality of annularly arranged protrusions disposed at or proximate a distal end of a suppressor assembly, the plurality of annularly arranged protrusions defining recesses therebetween. In some embodiments, the second wrench includes one or more wrench engagement surfaces configured to engage one or more corresponding suppressor engagement surfaces disposed at or proximate a proximal end of the suppressor assembly.

US12703521 - Systems and devices for remotely operated unmanned aerial vehicle report-suppressing launcher with portable RF transparent launch tube

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch tube that comprises at least one inner layer of prepreg substrate disposed about a right parallelepiped aperture, at least one outer layer of prepreg substrate disposed about the right parallelepiped aperture, and one or more structural panels disposed between the at least one inner layer of prepreg substrate and the at least one outer layer of prepreg substrate.

US12704335 - Handgun and magazine therefor

A handgun has a grip portion defining a magazine well, the grip portion having a web region configured to be grasped between a thumb and an index finger, a forward portion of the web region defining a first width. The grip portion also has a palm region configured to be grasped by a user's palm, the palm region defining a second width greater than the first width. A magazine is configured to be received in the magazine well and includes a hollow magazine tube with a single-stack portion and a double-stack portion positioned below the single-stack portion. For example, front portions of the opposite tube sidewalls have a stepped shape between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion.

US12704336 - Heat shield for firearm suppressors and method

A heat dissipation promoting ventilated protective guard for a firearm suppressor also known as a moderator can include a substantially cylindrical cage shaped body surrounding an inner void that can contain the suppressor. In inwardly projecting beveled stop-surface on the guard bears against a corresponding beveled shoulder on the suppressor to limit axial movement. A snap-ring and wave spring bias the guard against the shoulder. Slits and vents in the mounted guard allow air to pass over the suppressor and prevent contact by a user with a dangerously hot suppressor.

US12704337 - Firearm magazine release lever apparatus and related methods

A magazine release lever apparatus is provided having an engagement portion and a lever arm. The engagement portion is to engage a portion of an ammunition magazine to secure the ammunition magazine to the firearm. The lever arm extends from the engagement portion. The lever arm is pivotable about a pivot axis to move the engagement portion between a magazine securing position and a magazine release position. The lever arm is to be adjustably mounted to the firearm to permit adjustment of a position of the engagement portion relative to the pivot axis.

US12704338 - Trigger device

A trigger device for activating a firing mechanism is described. The trigger device comprises a housing, a sear, and a trigger. The sear is pivotally mounted on the housing via a sear pivot pin. The trigger is pivotally mounted on the housing via a trigger pivot pin. The trigger comprises a trigger extender. The trigger extender inhibits unloading the sear until the trigger is rotated from a ready position.

US12704339 - Sear assembly for weapons

A sear assembly for a weapon, the weapon comprising a hammer adapted to contact with the sear assembly and a trigger disconnected from the sear assembly, the sear assembly comprises a sear for mechanically engaging a sear surface on the hammer, a lever mechanically coupled by one end to the sear, the lever comprising a contact surface that causes the rotation of the sear, an actuator that actuates the lever by means of a cam, and a trigger sensor that is configured to determine if the trigger is pulled. In this regard, the trigger sensor is a coil. The sear assembly comprises a firing state and a safe state.

US12704340 - Firearm sound suppressor with peripheral venting

An apparatus and methods are provided for a suppressor to be coupled with a muzzle end of a barrel of a firearm to reduce muzzle blast and muzzle flash. The suppressor comprises a housing having a proximal end and a distal end. A front portion within the housing comprises a series of cylindrical gas expansion chambers for attenuating the temperature and energy of propellant gases accompanying a projectile fired from the firearm. An annular gas expansion chamber surrounds the cylindrical gas expansion chambers and directs a portion of the propellant gases from a rear portion of the suppressor to peripheral vents disposed at the distal end. Lateral chambers within the rear portion deflect and rebound a portion of the propellant gases before passing them into the annular gas expansion chamber. Ledges within the annular gas expansion chamber direct the propellant gases distally through suppressor toward the peripheral vents.

US12704341 - Suppressor baffle

A suppressor baffle includes a cone portion expanding along a central axis from a proximal end defining a projectile opening to an open distal end having an outer rim. The projectile opening is in an entrance plane oriented obliquely to the central axis. A first volume between a first side of the cone portion and a central plane that includes the central axis is smaller than a second volume between an opposite second side of the cone portion and the central plane. At least part of the outer surface of the second side of the cone portion has a convex profile as viewed along the central plane from a side of the suppressor baffle. In another example, a first part of the cone is axially offset from an opposite second part of the cone, resulting in a curved projectile opening profile and a curved outer rim profile.

US12704342 - Electronically controlled recoil positioning (ECRP) system for firearms

An Electronic Controlled Recoil Position (ECRP) unit is muzzle-mounted on a firearm and is designed for nearly real-time correction of the firearm's recoil. This correction can maintain a shooters aim on target or else nearly remove recoil for easier control of the firearm during full or semi-automatic fire. The ECRP unit is primarily designed as a cylindrical body that attaches to the muzzle of a firearm barrel via threaded or snap-on connection. The unit features an internal bore aligned with the barrel to allow projectiles to pass through unimpeded.

US12704343 - Shooting rest and support system

A shooting rest for different weapons provides ends that are offset from the central portion of the rest to provide a space that accommodates a portion of the weapon being used with the rest. The shooting rest can be used with one or two supports that engage the weapon being used with the rest. Each support includes pliable arms that can be configured by the user to a custom shape. Each arm has an inner member that can be bent with no or little spring back to allow the user to shape the arm to a desired configuration. When in use, the entire rest can be tilted about its main support. A support assembly includes an adjustable arm that carries the shooting rest from the top of a monopod that is anchored to allow repositionable use without interference with the hunter's legs.

US12704344 - Bipod for a small arms weapon, variably selectable surface interface apparatus, and method for reconfiguring same

A variably selectable surface interface (VSSI) for the leg of a small arms bipod is disclosed. The VSSI may include a modular anchor 26 . The modular anchor may include a body 40 and a distal support member 24 pivotably connected to the body. The distal support member may include an articulating surface interface (ASI) 42 and a control mechanism 44 for selectively fixing the ASI with respect to the body. The control mechanism may include a disperse load-bearing configuration 120 such that the VSSI is arranged with respect to the body to form a disperse load-bearing support (e.g., a claw-shaped support). Also, the control mechanism may include a point force load bearing configuration 140 such that the VSSI is arranged with the body to form a point force load bearing support (e.g., a spike-shaped support).

US12704345 - Combat training system

A combat training system for carrying out and monitoring at least one shooting practice and combat scenarios, comprising: at least two components, with a first component being a firearm and a second component being a target object; a device for sensing position information of each of the at least two components; device for sensing spatial orientation information at least for the at least one firearm of the at least two components; and an information processor, in which position information of the at least two components and the orientation information of the at least one firearm is processed and transformed into at least result information. The at least two components each have a clock, which are time-synchronized with each other and each generate coded time signals with a component identifier which individualizes the respective component, and an event sensor is provided on each of the at least two components.

US12704346 - Training system

A training system for using a firearm is provided. The training system has a simulacrum firearm having a trigger assembly, electro-stimulators engaging a user's body for producing an electrical stimulation, shot detectors for detecting an actuation of the trigger assembly, a grip detection unit for detecting modes of gripping the simulacrum firearm by the user, and a command and control unit operatively connected to the simulacrum firearm and to the electro-stimulators to control the electro-stimulators on actuation upon a detection of an event of a fired a shot by the shot detectors The command and control unit commands intensity, duration, timing and type of electrical stimulation, namely electric current, emitted by the electro-stimulators as a function of a detection performed by the grip detection unit.